Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept / Lexus LQ Megathread

Why do I have a gut feeling that this car will further launch more models down the line having the Q designation...... Oh right. See BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

For those who didn't read the article yet or simply didn't get what I mean, I have a feeling that we're starting to get crossover coupes from Lexus. Starting from the top, then the midsize and the compact class. They're witnessing the amount of success the GLC Coupe/GLE Coupe/X6 are getting, and I am thinking that Lexus want's a piece of that lucrative market.

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I didn't say it in so many words in my article, but the thought certainly crossed my mind. Will LQ be followed by RQ and NQ?

LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.

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But there will probably be no more CT, which will be replaced by UX.

Lexus is fortunately quite flexible with their nomenclature, unlike the Germans, which is an advantage that they should use, especially in such a marketing driven automotive industry. Unlike the Germans, any modification of nomenclature in the Lexus lineup does not cause confusion, the main reason is that their letters are not in alphabetic order, but have meaning.

Seeing how the LF-1 is presented, F1 being the project name of the LS1, LFA being the first (Alpha) and probably last of its kind, the LF-1 is quite clearly the Lexus flagship, something that we did not expect having the LS, LC and LX. The LF-1 is a synthesis of all three models, being the ultimate luxury, with style of a coupe, in a world of SUVs.

I on the contrary think LQ is a very fitting name, and will be the only Lexus to use a different second letter, there are many Lexus' with S, C and X. Q will make it stand out.

LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.

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While I personally agree 100%, perhaps Lexus wants to make a distinction between more upright, utilitarian, almost wagon-like "T" Touring models and more flowing, fastback coupe-like "Q" models? Or perhaps they wanted to avoid associations with the plebeian Chevrolet, which has used LT as a trim level designator for what seems like eons?

Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.

Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.

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That sounds about right. As I mentioned in passing in my Kaizen Factor story, Lexus registered the trio of UX trademarks in late February 2016. Two of them were unveiled as production vehicles 2 years later (at the late February 2018 Geneva Motor Show) and are expected to go on sale in the late 3rd quarter or 4th quarter of 2018, depending on market.

Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.